New workplace pact aims to improve compliance

South Australia’s Department of State Development is joining forces with the Fair Work Ombudsman to help improve compliance with federal workplace laws relating to apprentices and trainees.

Salon operator overhauls workplace practices after underpaying staff approximately $288,000

The operator of seven popular hair salons in Victoria has agreed to review and overhaul its workplace practices after a Fair Work Ombudsman investigation revealed it had underpaid dozens of workers and contravened record-keeping laws.

$33,000 back-paid to Gold Coast workers

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recently assisted three workers on the Gold Coast to recover more than $33,000 in unpaid wages and entitlements.

$50,000 back-pay for north-west Sydney workers

The Fair Work Ombudsman has assisted two workers in suburbs north-west of Sydney to recover almost $50,000 in unpaid wages and entitlements.

Opening Statement – Inquiry into the Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Bill 2017

Today, Fair Work Ombudsman, Natalie James, gave evidence before the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee Inquiry into the Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Bill 2017.

Shipping company in court for allegedly underpaying seafarers by $255,000

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Norwegian shipping company, alleging it underpaid dozens of foreign crew more than $255,000 while they were working in Australian waters.

MUA and individual crew members face legal action

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced litigation against the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) and nine shipping crew over alleged unlawful industrial action that prevented a ship from leaving a port in south-west Victoria for almost two months.

Fair Work Ombudsman report reveals widespread worker exploitation at United Petroleum outlets

A Fair Work Ombudsman Activity Report has identified instances of non-compliance at United Petroleum retail fuel sites with more than 40 per cent of audited outlets found to be underpaying employees.

East Coast retail outlets and beauty salons to be audited as part of new campaign

Hair and beauty salons and retail outlets are the focus of a new Fair Work Ombudsman compliance campaign that will target businesses along the east coast of Australia.

Laser engineering company’s bill nearly doubles after failure to pay unfair dismissal compo

A Melbourne engineering company and one of its directors have been penalised more than $25,000 after the business ignored a Fair Work Commission (FWC) order to compensate a worker it unfairly dismissed.